Director, Software Engineering

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

As the Delivery Lead – Ready StreamShare & Media Zone Portfolio, you will own the end-to-end delivery of Harman’s Ready StreamShare product line spanning both hardware and software domains. You will be responsible for scaling StreamShare from initial customer programs into a broader Media Zone portfolio, ensuring delivery excellence, profitability, and strong customer partnerships. You will lead a multidisciplinary global team including program management, hardware engineering, software engineering, and validation teams.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery across hardware and software domains for Ready StreamShare programs, ensuring quality, cost, timing, and performance targets are achieved.

• Establish and scale delivery model to expand StreamShare and future product portfolio with platform reuse and reduced complexity.

• Ensure technical integrity and compliance across all programs, including system-level HW/SW integration and architecture alignment.

• Define and execute portfolio governance, KPIs, reporting systems, and risk management frameworks.

• Lead and develop a global organization (7–10 direct reports, 40+ people), including hiring, capability development, and succession planning.

• Drive regulatory compliance, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives across programs.

• Partner with product management to influence roadmap, productization, and platform evolution.

• Lead innovation in media streaming, connectivity, and system architectures.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, or related).

• 15+ years of experience in automotive or embedded systems delivery.

• Proven experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams and leaders.

• Deep experience in HW/SW integrated systems, infotainment, or connectivity platforms.

• Strong customer engagement skills with experience managing executive-level OEM relationships.

• Expertise in program delivery, governance frameworks, and automotive process compliance (ASPICE).

• Ability to drive organizational transformation, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master’s degree or MBA.

• Experience in media streaming, multi-zone audio/video systems, or connected services.

• Experience with global delivery models and distributed engineering teams.

• Knowledge of product lifecycle management and platform-based development.

• Strong background in both hardware and software system integration.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 30% globally.

• Ability to work in a global, cross-time-zone environment

• Eligible to work in the assigned country.

• Flexibility in working hours based on global program needs.

• Successful completion of background checks as required.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

• Competitive wellness benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.